by admin on April 11, 2013, no comments
Who needs ice when you have balls of steel. These metal balls keep your whiskey cool, and won’t dilute the drink, all while helping with a good cause. That’s because 15% of your purchase directly to testicular cancer research.
$24.99 at Balls of Steel by Original BOS
by admin on March 12, 2013, no comments
Stio is an outdoor gear company based out of Jackson Hole, WY. They are fairly new, but have an awesome product line that’s both stylish and durable, and they have some pretty good prices. One of my favorite t-shirts is the Jackalope, which I actually thought existed when I was a kid. Yep, I was that dumb. It’s also their unofficial mascot.
by admin on March 9, 2013, no comments
Back in the old days, somewhere around 1998, a co-worker of mine at the time starting wearing a Rolex watch, a gift from his CPA wife. At the time I shook my head at him and asked why spend so much money on a Rolex, when you can own a cheaper watch like a Timex (I was probably on my 100th Timex at the time.) He explained to me the inter-workings of the Rolex watch to me, and how superior it was to anything else out there. I agreed it was a cool watch, but the money?
Well fast forward to today. I’ve since upgraded to nicer watches, that still break eventually. My friend still has his Rolex, working just as well as back in the day. And, it’s value has barely went down. Older Rolex’s have even seen their prices go up. And some websites allow you buy and sell Rolex’s such as Bob’s Watches, on their website.
Rolex is synonomous with luxury. They make about 2000 watches a day. They are based out of Geneva, Switzerland, after being founded in London, England in 1905. They had the first water proof watch among other innovations. Their current product lines are Datejust, Daytona, GMT-Master II, Lady Datejust, and the Submariner. The Submariner being my favorite.
Today’s Submariner is waterproof to a maximum depth of 980 ft. It has the Triplock system waterproof crown, which screws down tightly onto the case tube and against the Oyster case providing another layer of protection. It has a made of a solid block of 904L stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy, or gold, which is made in it’s own foundry where they can control the quality of the gold.
Professional divers consider to be a “true” diving watch, which utilizes a unidirectional bezel that helps divers memorize and follow immersion time. The way the Submariner is created, rotating only counterclockwise, avoiding the danger of spending too much time underwater.
You will never have to wind your Rolex, or worry about it running too fast or too slow, or having to replace a battery. It has a Perpetual rotor that uses movement to store energy in it’s main spring. So with every movement the watch is storing and winding. As a matter of face the watch can still function with no movement for up to three day.
It is also a an officially certified Swiss chronometer. Meaning that at midnight, the Rolex calendar mechanism advances to the next date in a single short rotation.
Overall the Rolex is a beautiful watch, holds it’s value, and is a complete joy to own. Everyone should own one.
Check out Rolex’s at Bob’s Rolex Store.
by admin on February 28, 2013, no comments
the ABSOLUTE
The folks at NOVO Watch, a cool watch company out of Canada, were kind enough to send me one of their watches to review. I can say it’s one of the better watches I’ve reviewed over the years.
My first impression was it’s weight. This felt like a real men’s watch. I’ve never owned a watch that was quite as heavy as this, but if you’re used to wearing something flimsy and cheap, you’ll soon appreciate this watch’s extreme durability. As a matter of fact the NOVO watches are made for outdoor activities. It’s water proof and water resistant to 30 meters. And I have a hard time believing this watch will break in any activity you might be participating in.
The watch I reviewed, the ABSOLUTE, is an awesome looking watch as well. It’s silver with a black watch face and red minute and hour hands. It’s simple design was also very attractive to me. And as an added feature, the logo on the watch face spins as well, 24/7, making it a cool little feature. This is definitely a watch that will stand out in the crowd.
The MAYHEM in Silver/Black
The only problem, which isn’t really a problem at all, is that wrist band didn’t fit my wrist (too big, which is way better than the opposite), but was easy to adjust myself. The pins came out easily. It’s pretty easy to do, but even easier with the NOVO watch. And any jeweler can do it for you in no time.
Overall, the NOVO watch I reviewed is strong, durable, and visually pleasing. Plus the price is great. A good quality watch like this is usually much more expensive than the $200 they are asking for it.
$160 to $240 - Buy directly from NOVO Watch
by admin on February 26, 2013, no comments
Sometime simpler is better. The Shiner Hand Carry by Bexar Goods Co. fits that bill. It has the simple design of the Porter Satchel, but designed to be carried by hand.
The bag itself is durable, tough and stout, which makes it perfect to take on the bus, train, plane or just throwing it in the passenger seat. The rougher it’s handled, the better, as these high end leather products age well (think the softness and look of a real old leather chair.)
It’s good for many uses. You can use it for any outdoor adventure, commuter bag of course, or even as a gym bag. But it’s stylish and refined enough to bring into the office, or any business setting.
According to Bexar, “The Shiner is constructed of thick English bridle leather, sewn by hand with thick waxed thread, more specifically using the time honored saddle stitching method, and riveted with industrial grade solid copper rivets.”
If you have the means, but all means I would check out this bag if you’re in the market for one.
BEXAR Goods Co. is a small team of leather craftsmen based out of Bexar County, TX, the heart of Texas where the use of leather in outdoor activity is the norm. According to their website they gather influence not only from Texas but their “vision and inspiration are drawn from cultures around the world.”
$570 – Buy directly from Bexar
by admin on February 19, 2013, no comments
When it comes to time pieces, there are many that can compare to the quality, beauty and just plain cool of Rolex watches. These watches are known for their particular and distinct look that makes them stand out. The distinct look is aimed at exuding class and elegance and it does exactly that! Rolex is a very popular brand that has been able to maintain and even upgrade the quality of the products that they present to the market. The overall look of a Rolex has however been maintained generally. If you look at the original watches from the inception of Rolex and the more recent models, you will notice that there are many similarities between these watches.
The Rolex Datejust is one of the original time pieces from back in the day. It is popular with many people and thus can be a good way to start your Rolex collection. The president dials are also something to consider. Many people say that they are for the rich because they are often worn by high profile people. However, this observation is not a license to bar you from buying a president dial if you want one.
It is wise to get advice from someone who owns a Rolex and who has had it for some time. Such an individual will help you with an overall guideline as to how you should choose and buy your first Rolex watch. However, if you may not know such a person, the attendants at stores and shops where genuine watches are sold will be more than glad to help you in your quest. Regardless of whether you have the money and recognize that Rolex is a trusted brand, take your time to find a model that suits you. Finding the right watch is important so that a few weeks or months along the line you do not ask questions like, “Where do I sell my rolex?”
by admin on February 19, 2013, 3 comments
Try as you might there is no way you can get the flavor and chewiness of a wood fired pizza in a gas or electric oven. The reason is that you have to have about 600 to 800 degrees of heat to create the effect. As you know most ovens only go to 500 degrees.
Enter Uuni, a portable wood fired pizza oven. With a little prep work, and a good pizza crust recipe, you can make home made wood fired pizza. The Uuni weighs about 15 pounds and is the size of a suitcase. So space isn’t an issue. Pull it out when you want to impress your buddies and put it away later. After it has cooled down of course…
Pre ordering is going on now. The Uuni ships this summer.
Check out their Kickstarter page and/or their website for ordering.
by admin on February 15, 2013, no comments
The Duffle coat, known for it’s toggles rather than buttons, dates it’s beginnings back to the British Royal Navy who issued it in WWI. Later, Field Marshal Montgomery wore one to stand out among the troops. This made the Duffle very popular among the Brits. After the war tons of military surplus coats had most of Britain wearing these, but it’s popularity dropped as the years went by. But in the 50′s and 60′s it became popular again after it was redesigned by Gloverall. Modern Duffle coats of today are pretty much an exact replica of those redesigned coats.
The Duffle Coat, or the Monty, is still pretty popular due to it’s stylishness, and much more comfortable. And since it is end of season you can get a very nice one for about half the price.
The Lauren by Ralph Lauren is one of the highest reviewed Duffle coats I’ve seen. It’s normal price is around $500, but at Sierra Trading Post it’s on sale for only $249. And it guaranteed to keep you warm on these remaining winter days.
$249 
at Sierra Trading Post
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by admin on February 13, 2013, no comments
After much urging I bought the wife an iPad about a year ago. “Why an iPad?”, I said. We have the laptop, iphone, TV, books, etc. But alas, I got an iPad, gently used, on eBay.
Fast forward a year and she still uses her iPhone more than she uses the iPad. Mucho more. But now I find myself using the iPad a lot. At my advanced age, I find games are easier to play, book are nice to read on it, video, music, you name it. However the sound coming out of the iPad is much to be desired.
That’s why I’m digging the Rocketfish Bluetooth iPad speakers. These external iPad speakers deliver quite the punch. It’s just a lot more entertaining watching movies or listening to music on the iPad.
$29.99 at Amazon.com
by admin on February 7, 2013, no comments
I’ve grown up drinking coffee from drip coffee makers, from home to whatever coffee shop is nearby. I really didn’t even think coffee could be made any other way. I mean, I heard of coffee presses, but I never considered buying or using one. That was until, while on vacation, last year. The waiter brought me and the wife coffee in a coffee press.
Let me tell you, that was some good coffee. So good I’ve been looking to buy a good one that won’t break the bank ever since. And I think I found one in the Press Coffee Maker by Erik Magnussen, manufactured by Stelton. This is an updated classic from 1977. This prize winning press comes in steel, black or white plastic. and brews up to 8 cups.
Don’t worry if you’ve never made coffee in a press before. The jug comes with a measuring scoop and instructions for a unique coffee experience.
